Estrella, LLC and George Washington University Law School announce the 14 law schools who will compete in their 10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC). The event will be held on April 13 & 14, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are proud to be hosting our 10th Annual competition. What began as a
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted on January 1, 2021, and effective January 1, 2024 (31 U.S.C. § 5336), requires certain entities to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) and other information to the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). While exemptions to the CTA exist, the CTA’s application is intended
November 9, 2023 — Estrella, LLC is pleased to announce that eight (8) lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico®. Alberto Estrella was also recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Administrative law, a distinction that comes with the highest overall peer feedback for their specialty and
Many business owners decide to operate as a traditional corporation or a limited liability company to reduce personal risk, optimize tax management or secure capital from investors. In the case of a family run business, it is a natural step in the growth of the business from a D/B/A to secure long-term performance beyond founding
On August 30, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposed regulation issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to increasing the standard salary level of most exempt employees. The proposed rule also specifically intends to restore overtime protections for U.S. territories”. Thus, if a final rule is announced as proposed, it will increase the
ESTRELLA, LLC is a member of Meritas, one of the world’s largest alliances of prequalified independent law firms.
